Bill Wright (golfer) facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bill Wright |
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| Personal information | |
| Born | April 4, 1936 Kansas City, Missouri |
| Died | February 19, 2021 (aged 84) Los Angeles, California |
| Nationality |  United States |
| Career | |
| College | Western Washington College of Education |
| Status | Professional |
| Best results in Major Championships |
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| The Masters Tournament | DNP |
| U.S. Open | 1966: CUT |
| The Open Championship | DNP |
| PGA Championship | DNP |
William A. Wright (April 4, 1936 – February 19, 2021) was an American golfer. He was the first African-American to win a USGA event, winning the 1959 U.S. Amateur Public Links Championship.
Wright was born in Kansas City, Missouri and later lived in Portland, Oregon and Seattle, Washington. He played college golf at Western Washington College of Education, winning the 1960 NAIA Men's Golf Championship individual title.
Wright turned professional in the early 1960s and played a few PGA Tour events. He played in the 1966 U.S. Open and five U.S. Senior Opens.
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